Christmas Gift Guide Lookbook
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60 crafty gift ideas!
Create the perfect gift for everyone on your list, including the foodie, the kids, the hostess, the crafter, and so much more!
Hello!
Are you making a list, and checking it twice? This Lookbook makes planning for the holidays festive and fun. It’s filled to the brim with dozens of gift-giving ideas that showcase a creative and crafty spirit. Embroidery Library is known for creating beautiful designs with excellent quality. And, we’ve also developed hundreds of projects and tutorials that show creative ways to use the designs. In these pages you’ll find a variety of top tutorials and designs, from bookmarks that you can slip into
cards, to gift baskets for hostesses. As you page through this Lookbook, click on a picture to see the steps for making the item. And, you’ll find links that take you right to the designs used, too. You might be making something special for a traveler, or a foodie, a pet lover, or a book lover. This Lookbook has gift ideas for all of the above, and more. Turn on your favorite carols and pair the sound of jingle bells with the whirring of your embroidery machine.
‘Tis the season for stitching. Enjoy this vast and handy gift-giving guide, and have a fa-la-la-fabulous time creating for Christmas! For the very best in machine embroidery designs, and creative ways to use them, visit our website: www.emblibrary.com. Thank you! Deb Mundinger President, Embroidery Library, Inc.
Gifts For: 3-4. Her
15-16. The Traveler
5-6. Him
17-18. The Foodie
7-8. The Kids
19-20. The Fashionista
9-10. The Pet Lover
21-22. The Coffee Lover
11-12. The Crafty at Heart
23-24. The Wine Aficionado
13-14. The Hostess
25-26. The Bibliophile
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Lovely Lace Necklace Charms Project
Enchanted Evening Bag Project
Victorian Sachets, In-the-Hoop Project
Elegant Star of Bethlehem Spray (Applique) & Elegant Star of Bethlehem Flourish Designs
Love with Vintage Flower Fade Design
For Her Wow the woman in your life with a thoughtful present just for her! Gift an embroidered cardigan to brighten her wardrobe, or a cute makeup case to carry essentials in style. Each of the chic and contemporary ideas will put a smile on her face this Christmas morning. 4
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Wild Side Muscle Car Border Design
Embroidered Can and Bottle Cozies Project
Camo Carryall Project
Hockey - Dad Design
Embroidered Grill & Golf Towels Project
For Him Whether you’re stitching for your husband, son, brother, nephew, or friend, these guy-friendly gifts are just the ticket this holiday season! Designs featuring sports, hunting, and more are perfect for whipping up modern, masculine style in your embroidery. 6
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Cuddle-Up Teddy Bear Project
Finger Puppets, In-the-Hoop Project
On-the-Edge Quilt Project
Minky Baby Block Project
Peek-a-Boo Pals Hoodie Project
For the Kids There’s nothing like the wonder and amazement of a child’s face on Christmas morning. Add a little something to their stockings with kid-friendly embroidery projects! Finger puppets, Teddy bears, and more are delightful for kids of all ages, from the nursery to elementary school! 8
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Pet Treat Pouch Project
English Bulldog Sketch Design
A House is Not a Home Without a Dog Design
Beware of Spoiled Cat! Design
Travel Pet Bed Project
For the Pet Lover Celebrate your furry companions with a special surprise under the tree. From pet beds to treat pouches, your four-legged friends will shower you with puppy kisses and kitten cuddles when they see these creative machine embroidery gifts and ideas. 10
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Make Do and Mend Design
Hands-Free Pin Cushion Project
Happy Chickadee in Flowers Design
Sewing Tools, In-the-Hoop Projects
Sewing Machine Cover Project
For the Crafty at Heart
Help any sewing sophisticate transform their crafty space with these Christmas gift ideas. From an adjustable machine cover to a handy pin cushion wristband, they’re “sew” nice for embroiderers, quilters, and everyone with a crafty bone in their body. 12
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Bottle Aprons, In-the-Hoop Project
Adding Embroidery to Candles Project
Kitchen Towel Bottle Wrap Project
Go Together - Cupcakes and Frosting Design
Canning Jar Covers Project
For the Hostess Don’t show up to a holiday party empty-handed! From a classic in-the-hoop bottle apron to a gift basket full of home-canned treats, these clever and contemporary gift ideas are sure to please any host or hostess. 14
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The Mountains Are Calling Design
Luggage Tags, In-the-Hoop Project
A United States Outlines (Vintage) Design Pack
Velvet Shoe Bags Project
TBD Design Dream with Vintage Flower Fade
For the Traveler Bring the adventurous spirit of traveling to your embroidery projects with gifts that will inspire any wandering spirit to hit the road. Whip up a shoe bag for the friend that’s always on-the-go, or treat your free-spirited niece to an uplifting pillow. 16
Bunting Tea Towel Project
Fabric Bowl Covers Project
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Help Wanted Design
Heart-Shaped Potholder Project
Placemats to Casserole Cover Project
For the Foodie Give your favorite chef the kitchen of their dreams with embroidery designs and projects that are bursting with flavor. These culinary creations, including an apron, casserole cover, and pot holder, are the perfect gifts for any kitchen maven. 18
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Lace Insets for V-necks Project
Peony Spray with Flourish Design
Light & Lacy Earrings
Placemats to Pocketbooks Project
Lightweight Infinity Scarf Project
For the Fashionista Friends and family will walk the red carpet in their embroidered best with these projects that take fashion to the next level. A pair of lace earrings will add a dramatic impact to any outfit; a pocketbook made out of a placemat will inspire anyone to strut their stuff. 20
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Take Life One Cup at a Time Design
Too-Hot-to-Handle Coffee Cozy Project
Clothespin Cozies, In-the-Hoop Project
Coffee Fancy Design
Hug-in-a-Mug Coffee Coaster and Rug Projects
For the Coffee Lover If java is what perks your loved ones up in the morning, share these bold projects with them on Christmas day. These piping hot embroidery gift ideas are best served with a mug of their favorite brew. Anybody else ready for a coffee break? 22
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Wine o’clock Bicycle Design
Please Don’t Make Me Prove It Design
Home is Where the Wine Is Design
Wine Charms (Lace) Project
Wine Bags Project
For the Wine Aficionado It’s wine o’clock! Give your favorite vino-enthusiast a bottle of their favorite vintage plus one of these wine-theme projects to open on Christmas. A delicious way to share the spirit of the season with your favorite sommelier! 24
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Happiness Is Design
Books & Stuff Design
Bookmarks, In-the-Hoop Project
I Read Past My Bedtime Design
Cozy-Up E-Reader Cover Project
For the Bibliophile Librarians, big readers, and avid writers will adore a holiday gift that shows off their favorite hobby. Whether they prefer to read on an electronic reader, or page through a book the old-fashioned way, these literary designs are the perfect choice this Christmas. 26
A Gift for Everyone!
Gift Card Holders, In-the-Hoop Project
Embroidery Library has long been known for excellent machine embroidery designs and inspiring ideas. We’ve been drawing and digitizing designs, here in Minnesota, since 1998. Embroidery Library is 100% employee-owned, and each of us has an artistic nature and creative spirit. Every design we create is absolutely unique -- we don’t use clip art, and we don’t outsource. Get fabulous gift-giving ideas for this year’s visit from Santa with this fa-la-la festive Lookbook! Visit us at: www.emblibrary.com.